The Most Beautiful Bosphorus Districts Of Istanbul
One of the first things that come to mind when Istanbul is mentioned is undoubtedly the Bosphorus and its uniquely beautiful shores. Bosphorus, mainly settled during the Ottoman period, has also been the subject of many legends. Bosphorus, known as “Bosphorus” meaning “compass” in ancient greek, is also one of the the most touristic places in Istanbul today. Bosphorus, one of the first places that come to mind when Istanbul is mentioned abroad, attracts visits to or with its historical districts on its shores as well as boat tours. Here are the Bosphorus districts that you can explore on a particularly nice weekend day.
As Napoleon said, Istanbul is a city of importance and beauty that could become the capital of the world. The geographical beauties of this beautiful city, as well as its history stretching back thousands of years, arouse admiration. The shores of the Bosphorus, where settlement began with the Ottoman period, are the most popular places in Istanbul today.
Ortakoy
One of the iconic photographs of Istanbul is undoubtedly the Büyük Mecidiye Mosque in Ortaköy and the view of the 15 July Martyrs Bridge behind it. Ortaköy, which is the best address for waffles and many other street delicacies, is a district where Jews, Greeks, and Turks lived together throughout history. You can reach the baroque mosque Büyük Mecidiye, which was built in 1856, on the coast bypassing the cafes in the narrow streets in the center of the district.
Kuzguncuk
This beautiful district, which you will come across as you head north from Üsküdar at the Bosphorusline, is one of the coolest places in Istanbul. In Kuzguncuk, where religious buildings of different faiths, gardens, and centuries-old civilized site structure works are located side by side, many cafes have opened in recent years. This is also known as the district on the Anatolian side of Istanbul where the Jews who immigrated from Spain first settled.
Cengelkoy
Çengelköy, which is especially famous for its weekend breakfasts, is one of the multicultural districts of Istanbul. Located on the Anatolian side of the Bosphorus, Çengelköy creates a unity with its centuries-old plane tree and the surrounding eating and drinking places. Çınaraltı Mosqueand Çengelköy fountainareplacesthatmust be seen in the district. Çengelköy, with its century-old Has Bread Bakery and wooden houses, is flooded with visitors in all four seasons.
Bebek
Bebek is one of the most attractive districts of Istanbul. The Valide Paşa Mansion, formerly known as the Egyptian Consulate General building, was built in 1902 by the famous Italian architect D’Aranco. Bebek Mosque, which was opened in 1913, is another monument structure in the district. The famous Bebek Park andtheentertainmentvenues on Cevdet Pasa Street add a different atmosp here to Bebek.
Arnavutkoy
Arnavutköy, which you will come across when you continue south from Bebek, takes its name from the Albanian workers who were settled in this region in history. Arnavutköy, whose face has changed with the mansions built by the wealthy in the last period of The Ottoman Empire, is now home to the most stylish fish restaurants and sand cafes in Istanbul. It was also named done of the coolest neighborhoods in Europe by the famous British travel magazine Time Out.
Rumeli Hisari
This district, named after the fort built by Fatih Sultan Mehmet when he was preparing to besiege Istanbul, is one of the old elements of the city. Rumeli Hisarı, which draws attention with its bay windows, also draws attention to the Aşiyan Cemetery next to it and the house of Tevfik Fikret. Aşiyan Cemetery is the place where the graves of important names of Turkish literature such as Yahya Kemal, Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar, Münir Nurettin Selçuk, Attila İlhan, Orhan Veli, and Turgut Uyar are located.
Emirgan
Emirgan, one of the most beautiful green areas of Istanbul, undoubtedly owes this to the grove with the same name. Covering an area of 47 hectares within the borders of Sarıyer, Emirgan Groveturnsinto a riot of colors, especially when the tulips bloom. Emirgan, where most civil Architectural works are located, is also home to the building known as the Atlı Köşk and currently serving as the Sakıp Sabancı Museum.
Anadolu Hisari
Anadolu hisarı is home to the oldest Ottoman monument in Istanbul. Anadolu hisarı, which was built in the period of Yıldırım Beyazıt in this region, which is the narrowest point of the Bosphorus, is the oldest Ottoman monument in the city. After the conquest of Istanbul, the Turks began to settle in the region.
Anadolu Kavagi
Anadolu kavağı, located almost at the exit point of the Bosphorus on the Anatolian side, has the calmness and architecture that you will feel like on an Aegean island in Istanbul. Anadolukavağı, which has restaurants claiming to host the best fish in the city, is also home to Yoros Castle, which was built in 1262 by the Genoese.
Kanlica
Kanlıca, the district of Istanbul, which has the famous yogurt recipe with its unique taste, is also one of the most decent places on the Anatolian side. Located close to Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, the district is flooded by Istanbulites, especially on weekends.
Otagtepe
Also known as Fatih Grove, Otağtepe, is home to one of the most beautiful views of Istanbul. Otağtepe, located in the high area of the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge on the Anatolian side, is one of the ideal promenades for the weekend.
Tarabya
This district, which takes its name from the Greek word Therapia, takes this feature from the healing waters it has. Tarabya, located in the northern part of the European side of the Bosphorus, is a district of Istanbul famous for its mansions. It is also home to one of the oldest hotels in the city.
Goksu
Göksu Stream, located right next to Anadolu hisarı, was a summer resort in the last period of the Ottoman Empire. Göksu, where people take trips with their boats, especially in summer, is still a parking area for boats today.
Findikli
The last stop of our trip is Fındıklı. Fındıklı beach, located below Cihangir, is home to one of the most beautiful views of Istanbul.
